US Bridges

Heron Ln. over Back Creek Trib.

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.NC92 · Structure no. 000000000130326

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heron Ln. over Back Creek Trib. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heron Ln. over Back Creek Trib. in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHeron Ln.
CrossesBack Creek Trib.
Location.01 MI.E.JCT.NC92
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.4735, -76.804
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heron Ln. over Back Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heron Ln. over Back Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Heron Ln. over Back Creek Trib. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Heron Ln. over Back Creek Trib.?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Heron Ln. over Back Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.